Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Wish for Good Health

Everyone is sick today. Well almost everyone.....Brandon's throat has been bothering him and I made him stay home from school today. He wanted to go so bad, but I made the parental decision, which believe it or not, he was not happy about. The last time his throat hurt this bad, I had him at the hospital with the swine flu (back in the spring). He's the ONLY one in the family that has not had the regular flu shot, so I am concerned.My mom didn't come today because she is sick also. She has had some kind of bacterial infection for months that just does not seem to go away, despite antibiotics like Cipro. Her problem began last year when she somehow caught MRSA from Mike. Her arthritis is also been acting up, so she's miserable.Mike woke up "stuffy" today, so I'm keeping an eye on that. I'm hoping it was just from the heat in the house, even though I DID keep the window open a little. All it takes is something little, so I always get nervous.I'm exhausted. I attempted to go to bed early last night, but that didn't happen. They say to be careful what you wish for, but I just wish for one or two good night's sleep , as long as everyone remains healthy and my good night's rest isn't a result of an illness.

3 comments:

Karen, why do you always seem to have more than your share? No wonder you're exhausted! I hope your son and husband feel better, but I am concerned about your Mom. She's sick way too long. Hopefully she'll get to the bottom of that too. As for you...GET SOME SLEEP! You know what they say about the caregiver...no time for you to get run down! So settle into a soft blanket and take care of Karen. (((Hugs)))

About Me

My husband Mike was diagnosed at the age of 36 with Young Onset Alzheimer's Disease. For almost 11 years, my children & I took care of Mike at home - until he passed away on February 28, 2012 at the age of 47. When Mike was first diagnosed, he gave me "permission" to place him in a nursing home, but I chose not to do that. With the help of my children, family &aides, I kept the promise to myself that I would keep him home until the "end". I began this blog about 5 years ago to keep family and friends updated on Mike's condition as he weathered some difficult health issues and hospitalizations. During the process, it became a method for me to vent about issues that directly effected us as a family caring for someone with AD. Nothing along this journey has been easy & I will continue to advocate & be the voice for all those patients who have been silenced by Alzheimer's Disease. NO ONE SURVIVES ALZHEIMER'S, the disease does not discriminate and I will do all I can to make a difference. My faith has been my strength and we have been blessed with MANY angels along the way.
Mike will always be my hero!